Which drug should a paramedic administer first to a patient experiencing a systemic allergic reaction with facial edema, tearing, generalized hives, severe dyspnea and wheezing, palpable radial pulse and BP 130/80?
A. Benadryl
B. Epinephrine
C. Lidocaine
D. Midazolam
Answer: B. Epinephrine
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A) Immediate return of color B) 1-second capillary refill time C) 2-second capillary refill time D) 3-second capillary refill time
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A. Acid phosphatase B. Alkaline phosphatase C. Gamma-glutamyltransferase D. Aldolase
The ____________________ Method is a procedure for computing a synthetic runoff hydrograph based on empirically determined factors developed by the Soil Conservation Service (SCS).
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
1/2 is the same as 0.5 and the ratio of 1:2.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)